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Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental

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Front of Mocama – Mid-Century Beach Cottage - Welcome to Mocama, a brick-front Jekyll Island original framed by live oaks and azaleas. Classic 1950s lines, modern comfort.
Back Patio – Private Yard on Jekyll Island - Grill under the oaks—this backyard at Mocama offers the kind of Jekyll Island peace you can’t book by the hour.
Front Porch – Blue Door & Brick at Mocama - Start your mornings with coffee and sea air on this classic Jekyll Island front porch—anchored (literally) by coastal charm and that signature blue door.
Front Entry – Light-Filled Living Room at Mocama - Step in from the Jekyll Island breeze to painted beams, soft light, and original mid-century detail—Mocama’s charm kicks in before you’re even fully inside.
Living Room – Classic Comfort Near Driftwood & the Convention Ce - A five-minute drive to the Jekyll Island Convention Center and just 2.3 miles from Driftwood Beach, this light-filled living room delivers easy charm, exposed beams, and a peaceful perch between sessions or surf.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Jekyll Island, GA
  • Jekyll Island Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jekyll Island State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Driftwood Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental

YOUR JEKYLL ISLAND VACATION HOME
Welcome to Mocama—a two-bedroom, two-bathroom Jekyll Island vacation rental named after the Timucua, the people who called this place home long before it had a name. Mocama means “the sea”—or, depending on who you ask, the place where the sun and moon are born.

Built in 1955 and designed by Laurence Miller (the architect behind the King and Prince and the causeway towers), it was one of the first homes constructed after the Gilded Age elite found paradise lost. History runs through the walls here—but it’s not a museum. It’s a beach house of legend.

Mocama is 2.3 miles from Driftwood Beach and 2 miles from the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Close enough for sunrise, quiet enough for stars. Inside, it’s all mid-century charm and barrier island soul—white-beamed ceilings, open sightlines, and black-and-white photography shot by the owner on Georgia’s wilder edges.

The living room has a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and plenty of room to stretch out or pile in. French doors lead to the sun porch—part guest quarters, part secret clubhouse—where two twin trundles, a 60" smart TV, and a second dining table make it the go-to for coming of age, sleeping through breakfast, and game nights left unsettled.

The kitchen’s built for actual cooking, not just looking—a full suite of tools, center island for prep, and a bar pass-through to a dining nook that seats six under a chandelier that’s pure accidental Wes Anderson.

SLEEP IN ON JEKYLL ISLAND
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, private, peaceful, and TV-equipped
• Second Bedroom: Queen bed with coastal mural-style headboard
• Bonus Room: Two twin beds with twin trundles (4 twins total) on the sun porch

JEKYLL ISLAND OUTDOOR LIVING
• Back patio with gas grill and Adirondack seating
• Fully shaded front porch with anchor and blue front door
• Distance to Driftwood Beach: 2.3 miles
• Distance to Jekyll Island Convention Center: 2 miles
• Distance to The Wharf + Zachry’s Riverhouse: 2.7 miles
• Distance to Beach Village: 2 miles
• Rent bikes at Bike Jekyll: 1.8 miles
• Guest access to Days Inn pools including:
• Heated year-round spa
• Large seasonal pool (April–November)
• Kiddie pool for the littles

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET
• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Nearest Beach 466 Feet
• Beds are made, towels are stacked, and nobody’s asking you to bring a fitted sheet
• Address: 3 Bliss Lane, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
• Parking for up to 4 vehicles or a small watercraft
• Full-size washer and dryer in vacation rental
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Coffee maker, blender, and full kitchenware

THE STARTER PACK
Just enough to land, unpack, and hit the beach.
• Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash
• Dish soap + sponge
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
• 2 trash bags
• 2 laundry pods
• 2 dishwasher pods

THE FINE PRINT
• No pets
• Linens provided
• No smoking, vaping, or reliving your patchouli years indoors
• Fireplace is decorative only
• Minimum renter age: 25
• Primary renter must be present
• No parties, events, or shenanigans—Jekyll doesn’t play
• Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS?
Emmons Realty is the most and highest-rated vacation rental company in the Golden Isles. We’re local, family-run, and we don’t do generic. We know Jekyll—what works here, what breaks here, and what makes a stay worth every penny. Our homes are clean, our standards are high, and if something’s wrong, we don’t dance around it. We’re fixers, island wine mixers, and flip-flopped incident predictors.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jekyll Island

Located in Jekyll Island, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Horton House and Historic Ritz Theatre/Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indian Mound and Jekyll Island Golf Club. Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Summer Waves Water Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Jekyll Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Jekyll Island Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Great Dunes Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jekyll Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Driftwood Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iguanas - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental located?

Located in the heart of Jekyll Island, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Americana Beach and Indian Mound. Jekyll Island Golf Club and Jekyll Island Tennis Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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